as in innovative
introducing new ideas or methods
She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics. a groundbreaking new book
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Recent Examples of groundbreaking
This documentary explores the life and legacy of Sly Stone and his groundbreaking band, Sly & the Family Stone, while delving into the broader themes of the pressures and complexities faced by Black artists navigating success.
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Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Fahnestock said at the meeting that the current plan is to have a groundbreaking or ceremonial event for the square and tree this coming July, perhaps accompanied by a naming competition or time capsule.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
White was speaking at a groundbreaking event Tuesday at the agency’s Anderson-Magnarelli Valley Laboratory in Windsor, where the major renovations will begin later this month.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
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Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Fahnestock said at the meeting that the current plan is to have a groundbreaking or ceremonial event for the square and tree this coming July, perhaps accompanied by a naming competition or time capsule.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
White was speaking at a groundbreaking event Tuesday at the agency’s Anderson-Magnarelli Valley Laboratory in Windsor, where the major renovations will begin later this month.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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In 2019, the Gucci and Saint Laurent owner launched the Kering Generation Award to scout innovative talent worldwide—an initiative that has since expanded to include a dedicated jewelry edition.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Democrats in Congress have questioned the legality of some of those efforts, including a program that offers drugmakers expedited reviews for innovative medicines.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Leah became chief creative officer of the niche fragrance line Skylar and was on Forbes’s 2026 30 Under 30 list for her social media reach.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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The creative team is not so much interested in nostalgia but feels there is a timely urgency behind revisiting the model’s life.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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While the story is fundamentally the same as the original production — man discovers wife is having an affair, man then plots for his wife’s murder, man then must evade the cops — Hatcher brings the story to the 21st century in many ways.—
Amy Reyes
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Chaiyaphum is the Thai province where the original fossils were discovered.—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Kwan’s novel trilogy followed the romance of Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and Nick Young (Henry Golding) as Rachel entered Nick’s elite world of billionaires in Singapore.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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De la Sanch, an assistant professor of environmental science and studies at DePaul University, suggests the reemergence and spread of novel viruses like hantaviruses may be due to climate change, deforestation and urbanization.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But the most clever way to take advantage of this trend?—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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This clever ruse thwarted the late-summer naval attack.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Next door is Ottimo with its stone pizza oven and all kinds of homemade pasta and fresh fish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Canned tuna isn’t a replacement for the fresh kind but instead is its own big player.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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